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MTD is Coming: Don’t Get Caught Out!
Springboard Business Centre Stokesley Business Park, Middlesbrough, Richmond & NorthallertonDo you need to register-learn how to make your tax reporting simple, accurate, and compliant. What MTD ITSA means for sole traders and landlords. How digital record keeping and software integration can simplify reporting. Key HMRC deadlines and penalties if you're not compliant. Tips for working with your accountant to make the transition smooth. How Vicky Anderson Business Services can help with choosing the best program for you and keep it within budget.
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York Copywriters’ Coffee | York
Cosy Club 19-22 Fossgate, York, York CentralCome meet your fellow copywriters for a chat over coffee! We share our specialisms, challenges and advice.
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Freelance & Founder: Identity to Impact – Leveraging a Personal Brand | York
Patch York York, York CentralCome for the insights on how to sharpen your brand and connect with clients, and stay for the free coffee, breakfast, and relaxed conversation with a community of like-minded peers. We also have Tim Elwood, who will take a professional headshot to elevate your business page, cards and marketing.
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Merchant Adventurers Business Networking
The Merchant Adventurers Hall, York Fossgate, York, United KingdomJoin the Company of Merchant Adventurers and Enterprise Works at the University of York for an evening of networking. Meet fellow entrepreneurs and business owners, expand your professional network, and hear from Dr Marie Groll, Director of The York Glaziers Trust, who will discuss the work of the UK’s oldest and largest independent stained-glass
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Stress in the workplace-how to save your staff and your money
Evolution Business Centre Northallerton, Richmond & Northallerton, United KingdomJoin Dr Zoe Billings from Adapt and Evolve to learn how focusing on three areas can significantly reduce staff absence, improve performance and support retention.
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Understanding the Funding Landscape
OnlineGet a better understanding of the funding landscape and navigate the potential pitfalls when applying for finance. What you'll learn Learn about the sort of funding is available to help your business. What is the right funding for your needs. Understand how a lender will assess your request for funding. Description Did you
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Meaningful Business: When Personal Challenges Meet the Workplace | York
The Guildhall York Guildhall, Coney St, York, York CentralThis interactive session brings together business leaders, academics, and practitioners to explore how organisations can better understand and respond to these often hidden but impactful human experiences, especially during times of change or crisis.
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Driving Innovation Through Creative Technologies
The Guildhall York Guildhall, Coney St, York, York CentralThe creative sector sits at the forefront of technological change - continually evolving through advances in areas such as immersive media, digital production, AI and interactive design. As these technologies mature, there is a growing opportunity not just to apply them elsewhere, but to reimagine how the creative sector itself innovates, collaborates and grows.
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Going for Growth: Risk, Reforms & Recruitment
CU Scarborough Ashburn Road, Scarborough, Scarborough & WhitbyFrom January 2027, employees with six months’ service are expected to be able to bring an unfair dismissal claim. That means anyone hired from July could fall within scope when the reforms take effect. For businesses planning growth, restructures or new hires, now is the time to review recruitment, onboarding, probation and people management processes.
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NatWest Accelerator: She Scales
NatWest Accelerator University of York Innovation Way, Heslington, York CentralShe Scales is a monthly female founders connection and co‑working day delivered across every Accelerator hub. It is a dedicated space for women who are building and growing businesses. The session brings people together to share experiences, exchange insight, and build community in a warm and honest environment.
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The Meaningful Business Summer Conference: Meaningful Places (Enterprise Works)
The Priorty Street Centre 15 Priory Street, York, York CentralThe Meaningful Business Network is delighted to invite you to the third annual Meaningful Business Summer Conference, taking place in York on Thursday 9th July 2026. This year’s theme, “Meaningful Places,” will explore how businesses, public institutions, and communities can work together to create stronger, more inclusive, and socially impactful local economies.
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🌍 Yorkshire Day business drop-in (External)
Partners PR Independence House, Millfield Lane, York, York OuterYork-based Partners PR is bringing together legal, tax, HR, telecoms, technology and communications experts for a FREE business drop-in the day before Yorkshire Day, on Friday 31 July.
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Freelance & Founder Fridays: Winning the Visitor Economy
Patch York York, York CentralJoin Patch at the free breakfast session, to learn all the tips and tricks to successfully running your business, guided by experts. York’s visitor economy pumps over billions of pounds into the city each year, with the summer months bringing a peak surge of domestic day-tripper footfall alongside high-spending international travellers.
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Masterclass: Marketing Co-Working Day
NatWest Accelerator University of York Innovation Way, Heslington, York CentralGet your marketing ideas flowing with casual co-working centred on marketing trends and personal brand!
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🌍 Transforming Data into Decisions: Breakfast Briefings (Business North Yorkshire)
Springboard Business Centre Stokesley Business Park, Middlesbrough, Richmond & NorthallertonData is everywhere, but insights are what drive action. We'll explore how simple Excel techniques can transform data into meaningful insights that support confident decision-making.
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Freelance and Founder: Navigating the Startup Finance Landscape
Patch York York, York CentralWhether you are looking for your first angel investment, exploring grants and awards, or wondering which financial institution has the best offering, this is a great chance to meet people in the same boat, grab a coffee, and pick up practical financial tips by the River Ouse.
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Family Business & Place: Evidence. Policy. Practice.
The Guildhall York Guildhall, Coney St, York, York CentralFamily firms are responsible for jobs, investment and innovation in communities across the UK. They make a significant contribution to exports, productivity and long-term economic growth, often creating value that endures far beyond political cycles. Yet despite their importance, family businesses remain underrepresented in national and regional growth strategies while facing challenges ranging from succession and governance to technology adoption and taxation.
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A new era for female entrepreneurship: investment, action & regional growth
The Hospitium Museum Gardens, York, York CentralWhether you are an experienced investor, curious about angel investing, raising investment for your business or passionate about supporting the regional business community, this event is your opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired.
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Health and Life Sciences Business Pitching 2026 | Labcorp, Harrogate
Labcorp Otley Road, Harrogate, Harrogate & RiponThe afternoon will commence with a series of short pitches, offering attendees a valuable overview of the organisations taking part and the breadth of activity across the regional ecosystem.
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York Green Business Forum: Lower Costs, Better Business
Patch York York, York CentralThis session will focus on how businesses can improve efficiency across energy, water and waste, helping to reduce running costs while also reducing environmental impact.
This support is available to businesses within York and North Yorkshire, if your business is based outside our region, visit Business.gov.uk and search your postcode to find your local alternative.
